National Park Travel
Expand All Guide SectionsUS National Parks
Start with sites that provide an overview of national parks. They often serve as gateways to sites ... read more »
History of National Parks
America's first national park was established in the early 19th century. Ever since, parks have ... read more »
National Park Camping and Activities
Camping ranks high on any list of popular park activities, as do hiking, boating, biking, climbing, ... read more »
Staying in a National Park
Not only can you compare campsites and different lodgings with ease using the sites collected here, ... read more »
National Parks Abroad
Parkland across the globe is as varied as the world's nations, embracing both the English landscape ... read more »
Wilderness Organizations
National park supporters organize on both national and local levels. Your particular interests and ... read more »
National Park Volunteer Opportunities
One constant has always characterized the national parks: a lack of both money and manpower. ... read more »
Working in a National Park
Having a job in a national park could mean working for a nonprofit organization such as the National Park Service, or finding employment with a vendor selling concessions. As with jobs in any sector, the trick is to accurately assess your own skills so you can make an appropriate match among the positions available.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Jobs in national parks generally fall into one of two categories: temporary jobs during the peak season, or permanent positions working for the park service.
- Park service jobs often require specialist qualifications. If you're interested, look for schools that have programs geared towards working outdoors.
- A more roundabout method of getting to work in a national park is to become involved in research conducted on parkland. There is a wide range of ongoing activities, from archaeological digs to surveys of the flora and fauna.
- Many of the groups listed in the section "What organizations are there for people who love wildlife and the great outdoors?" are good places to start looking for a job in the open air.
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